The extraterrestrial being stepped out of his spacecraft, his long, spindly legs stretching out onto the pavement. He had traveled light-years to get here, to this little blue planet, and he had one mission in mind: to taste the legendary Earthling dish, the hamburger and fries.
He had heard tales of the delicious combination from other spacefaring species, and his curiosity was piqued. After all, he had sampled the exotic foods of countless worlds, but the simple, rustic charm of this dish had eluded him. He had studied the customs and practices of the Earthlings, learning their languages and mannerisms. He knew that the best place to find the fabled burger was a small diner on the outskirts of town.
In the quiet town of Millfield, nestled between rolling hills and acres of farmland, the alien being strode down the main street. At first glance, the creature looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. It was tall, thin, and its head was larger than that of a human. But what really caught the eye was the creature’s skin: a pale shade of blue that shimmered in the sunlight.
Zorg wasn’t alone on his mission to Earth; he had his faithful pet, a creature that resembled a cross between a dog and a dragon. Its fur was a deep shade of purple, with scales that glinted in the sunlight. The pet’s eyes were large and soulful, and it wagged its tail happily as the two of them walked down the street of Millfield.
As they approached the diner, he could smell the tantalizing aroma of sizzling meat and salty fries and his stomach rumbled in anticipation. But as he reached into his pocket for his wallet, his hand came up empty. He searched his pockets again, but the wallet was nowhere to be found. Panic set in as he realized he had traveled all this way and forgotten the means to pay for his meal. He hesitated for a moment, considering his options. He could return to his spacecraft and retrieve his wallet, but that would mean another long journey back to the diner. And what if they closed by then? No, he had come too far to give up now.
Feeling embarrassed, Zorg stepped inside the diner and approached the counter. The human worker looked at him warily, eyeing the strange alien and its pet with suspicion. The alien cleared his throat and spoke in a low, raspy voice.
“I was hoping to enjoy a burger and fries before I destroy your planet, but I seem to have forgotten my wallet,” he said, his words echoing through the quiet diner.
The worker froze, eyes widening in terror at the sight of the alien’s fearsome pet. Without a word, he quickly prepared Zorg’s meal and handed it to him with shaking hands, saying “This one’s on me”.
Zorg and his pet settled into the booth, eagerly anticipating the meal to come. The creature’s nose quivered as it sniffed the burger and fries. His eyes widened as he took his first bite, savoring the juicy patty and soft bun. He moaned with pleasure as the salty, crispy fries hit his taste buds. The pet’s tongue lolled out of its mouth, entranced by the heavenly scent. For a moment, the duo forgot about their mission and simply enjoyed the feast.
After the meal, Zorg and his pet rose from the table, feeling content and satisfied. As they walked towards the exit, the worker behind the counter called out, “Thank you for dining with us! Please come again!” Zorg turned to the worker, lifted his ray gun, and paused. His pet let out a low growl, sensing its owner’s intentions. Zorg looked down at his pet and then back at the worker. “Well, maybe I will come again,” he said with a sly grin. “But you won’t be here to serve me.” With a flick of his wrist, he pulled the trigger on his ray gun, and out came a banner with red text reading “ZAP!”. The worker sighed in relief, seeing the alien was only playing a trick on him. The pet looked up at Zorg with an approving nod, and they both burst into a fit of laughter.
The alien returned to his ship, feeling satisfied but also a bit uneasy. He had enjoyed the burger and fries, but he couldn’t help but wonder: should he go through with his plan to destroy the planet? Or should he spare it, just so he could come back and enjoy another meal with his beloved pet? Only time would tell.